Old Town Pound (1995)Pound Road (corner of John Perry Rd.), Eastford, CTEastford’s agricultural history included the regulation and impoundment of straying farm animals. In 1849, early Eastford officials contracted with their pound keeper, Ephriam Trowbridge, to build a pound. Eastford’s Town Pound still stands, on Pound Road! Today the encircling stone walls are about 5 feet high, though originally they may have been higher. The pound is large, being 7 rods square. Construction matches mid-19th century techniques: large field stones at the bases of the walls, probably moved by teams and sledges, with smaller stones, probably lifted by hand, on top.Some openings among the stones may have been there originally and purposefully, so that stray sheep in the enclosure might see out, be calmer, and, thus, better behaved! The gate posts show obvious quarry marks, and the holes into which we have placed hardware for our 21st century gate are original to the stones’ first settings.The Eastford Conservation and Historical Preservation Commission is charged to preserve Eastford’s history as well as to conserve its land, so the Town Pound, closely connected with Eastord’s beginnings and agricultural heritage, has been a natural focus. Come Visit!

Yale-Myers Forest (1930)Yale University150 Centre Pike Road, Eastford, CT 06242203-432-5134The Yale-Myers Forest is owned by Yale University for the purposes of research, education, and as a financial asset, substantially managed for timber since 1930. A CT Blue Trail runs through the property, and guided demonstration in land use history, forest ecology, wildlife habitat management, and silviculture available upon request. The Forest hosts a series of seminars each summer highlighting research done at the forest. Seminars are free and open to the public.For additional information about agricultural products or services, or to be included in future editions of the Eastford Grown Brochure, contact the Selectmen’s Office. Phone: 860-974-0133 (x3)Email. selectmen@townofeastford.com